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AF12 TSU

2012 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,757 mi
Last recorded105,757 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Sportage68,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TSU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 105,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin There is uneven pad wear N\S 2.m O\S has 4m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin There is uneven pad wear N\S 2.m O\S has 4m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 105,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin There is uneven pad wear N\S 2.m O\S has 4m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin There is uneven pad wear N\S 2.m O\S has 4m (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 13 Sep 2024 96,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,679 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 10 Sep 2022 83,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 76,936 miles

Exhaust heat shield at rear of vehicle is loose.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shield so there is a restricted view of some testable item.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,014 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,193 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,430 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,872 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and crack

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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AF12 TSU is a 2012 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 TSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF12 TSU registered?

AF12 TSU is a 2012 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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